Mae Sai tap water doubts persist despite safety tests
Government tests found tap water from the Provincial Waterworks Authority's Mae Sai branch safe for household use and drinking, but some residents in Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district still buy bottled water for drinking and cooking. They cite reports that toxic substances and heavy metals from upstream mining could be entering local waterways, and some have cut back on fish from local waters.
What this means for you
- Residents of Mae Sai district, including foreigners living there, face conflicting signals: authorities say the tap water is safe, while some neighbours avoid drinking it.
- The article names no date for further testing or a resolution, and gives no specific contaminants or laboratory results.
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